Photos: Making candy

Artisan candy-making

Jenn Garbee

The Mexican American Mendez family prefers to pay homage to traditional Mexican candies, above, by making them the old-fashioned way -- by hand, using recipes passed down through generations -- at La Zamorana Candy Co. in East Los Angeles. Here's a behind-the-scenes look as they prepare to meet demand for Día de los Muertos.

The Mexican American Mendez family prefers to pay homage to traditional Mexican candies, above, by making them the old-fashioned way -- by hand, using recipes passed down through generations -- at La Zamorana Candy Co. in East Los Angeles. Here's a behind-the-scenes look as they prepare to meet demand for Día de los Muertos. (Jenn Garbee)